If you see a young woman dressed in light blue walking through your neighborhood and knocking on doors, say “Hello.” That’s probably your state representative Tana Senn coming by to introduce herself.

Rep. Senn was appointed to the Legislature last fall and is now running her first legislative campaign to keep that position. I met her back in June when she was making the rounds in my neighborhood. I have to say, she was the last person I thought it would be when I heard the doorbell ring. But I’m glad I had the chance to chat with her.

I like what she stands for: strong public schools, safe communities, and a focus on issues affecting families. During our conversation, I mentioned that my daughter, a recent college graduate, has been working with a non-profit organization that works to reduce gun violence across the country. A few days later, I saw that Rep. Senn had found an article that my daughter wrote and shared it on her Twitter and Facebook pages. I am thrilled to have this kind of engagement from my elected officials.

I encourage you to look up Rep. Senn’s campaign. She has certainly earned my vote.

Pam Szkutak, Bellevue